Laura Dern Bonds With Son Ellery Amid Pandemic

As the world continues to navigate through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Laura Dern, alongside her 18-year-old son Ellery, is making a conscious effort to stay away from the public eye. The beloved actress from Big Little Lies recently shared a heartwarming moment with her son, taking a peaceful hike in the woods to connect while maintaining social distance.

"Grateful for nature amidst all ... and a way to connect while honoring social distancing," the 53-year-old actress captioned a selfie taken by her handsome teenage son on Sunday, March 15. This candid photo not only highlights the importance of staying connected during challenging times but also emphasizes the need to respect social distancing guidelines.

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Grateful for nature amidst all…and a way to connect while honoring social distancing

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In the photo, both mother and son are dressed casually in comfortable clothing, wearing sunglasses as they enjoy their stroll in the great outdoors. Given Laura's emphasis on keeping a safe distance during the global health crisis, fans couldn't help but shower the pair with heartfelt praise in the comments section of her Instagram post.

"Love that. Connect while honoring social distancing," one fan wrote, while another chimed in, "You are just a beautiful soul." A third commenter added, "You are truly one of the people getting me through these tough times!" It's clear that Laura's positive outlook and dedication to safety resonate with her followers.

Moments That Matter: Laura Dern Celebrates Milestones with Her Children

Earlier this year, Laura gave fans a glimpse into her life as a proud mother. The star of Marriage Story celebrated a significant milestone with her son Ellery when she shared a photo of the two voting together during Super Tuesday ahead of the 2020 Presidential election.

"What a moment going to vote for the first time with your child!" she exclaimed in the caption, sharing a snapshot of herself and her son proudly sporting "I Voted" stickers. "We did it! Have you? Let’s vote so we can feel hopeful for our planet!" This heartfelt moment underscored the importance of civic responsibility and family bonding.

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Balancing Fame and Motherhood

Despite her illustrious career as an award-winning Hollywood star, Laura remains deeply committed to being the best mom possible to her two children, Ellery, 18, and Jaya, 15, whom she shares with her ex-husband, musician Ben Harper. However, she has been candid about the challenges of juggling her demanding career with motherhood.

In an interview with Stella magazine in November 2019, Laura opened up about the difficulties of being a working actor and single parent. "It’s very hard as a working actor, and a single parent mostly, to call yourself a consistent parent," she confessed. "That’s been my biggest struggle, how to be there and be their rock, when you have to leave a lot." She also highlighted the additional challenges of coordinating schedules with her children's "touring musician" dad, noting, "It’s not like I can turn to him and say, 'Well, I can’t be there Thursday and Friday,' because [he] might be in Australia."

Despite these obstacles, Laura continues to inspire with her unwavering dedication to her children. Whether it's taking a peaceful hike with Ellery or voting alongside him for the first time, her actions speak volumes about her commitment to being the best mother she can be.

Staying Safe and Informed

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